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  • Innovative ways sought to improve the security of maritime operations

    The Ministry of Defence is looking for ways to strengthen the security of maritime operations so that it can be more effective at combating illegal activities such as gun-running, people-smuggling and piracy.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • $20 billion of Sao Paulo infrastructure contracts open to UK firms

    Lord Green welcomes trade delegation from Sao Paulo, who are in the UK to present infrastructure projects worth $20 billion.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Latvia

    Ms Sarah Cowley has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Latvia.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Press briefing - afternoon 28 January 2013

    Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on Mali, a regional Cabinet meeting and the Dilnot report on care for the elderly

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Press briefing - morning 28 January 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on immigration, Mali and councils

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • FCO Minister offers condolences over Brazilian nightclub tragedy

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire says thoughts and condolences are with everyone involved in nightclub fire in Santa Maria, Brazil

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • FCO Minister calls for restraint in Iraqi clashes

    Minister for Middle East Alistair Burt comments on clashes between protesters and the Iraqi army

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • FCO warns of threat to Westerners in Somaliland

    FCO Travel Advice urges British nationals to leave Somaliland in response to specific threat to Westerners

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • FCO Minister condemns Egyptian violence in strongest terms

    Minister Alistair Burt regrets deaths, and calls for all sides in Egyptian protests to exercise maximum restraint

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • FCO Minister welcomes peaceful conduct of elections in Jordan

    Minister Alistair Burt welcomes Parliamentary elections, and pledges continued UK assistance in strengthening Jordan’s democracy.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister for Africa meets Foreign Minister for Somalia

    Minister for Africa and Somali Foreign Minister co-chair meeting of international community on Somalia at the AU Summit in Addis Ababa.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK and UAE strengthen ties during Taskforce meeting

    FCO Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt hosted UK-UAE talks in London on 24 January.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Communiqué: UK-UAE Taskforce meeting

    The ninth meeting of the UK-UAE Taskforce was hosted by Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt on 24 January in London.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK signs up to cyber resilience partnership

    The Foreign Secretary has signed the World Economic Forum's new set of principles on cyber resilience on behalf of the UK government.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Ambassador to Mongolia: Celebrating 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United Kingdom and Mongolia

    His Excellency Mr Christopher Stuart delivers speech in a reception at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ulaanbaatar to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United Kingdom and Mongolia.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary marks second anniversary of Egyptian revolution

    The Foreign Secretary notes the momentous change underway in Egypt and signals the UK’s commitment to help strengthen democracy.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Night of Bond Glamour showcases UK’s reputation for creativity

    The British Ambassador, Sebastian Wood, hosted a night of Bond-themed glamour at MOMA art house cinema today (24 January, 2013).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Baghdad Visa Centre now open

    UK Trade Minister and Iraqi Foreign Minister open new Visa Centre in Baghdad.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister for Africa meets Foreign Minister for Mali

    Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds met Malian Foreign Minister Tieman Hubert Coulibaly at the African Union Summit today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government